This is a FAQ related to the banner exchange that we have going on here at Horndogs.info. This FAQ is intended to help make the banner placing process a little less painful. Please refer to this little guide first before asking your questions in the forums. This will be updated often as we think of more info to place here. So if you have any questions be sure to check here often.
Where Do I Start? [Top]
If you decide to place one of our banners on your web site then you just need to visit the Advertise page and get started on copying & placing the code in your web site. On that page there are directions for how to place the banner follow them and you should be fine. You will need to be able to edit files in your web site to do this.
How do I place the banner code in my web site? [Top]
You can place the code in your site by editing the code view (if you are using a html editor like Dreamweaver) of your page that you want to place the banner on. You will need to know how to copy and paste the code and then edit it properly in order for it to work. If you use notebook, note pad or some sort of text editor then essentially your already in code view so to speak since there is no design to actually look at in these programs. You will need to edit the html code to place the banner or you can use a built in editor if you edit your site pages online in a site builder. Of course you will need to be somewhat familiar with how to add an image & link in your online builder editor. In order to place the code in your web site you will need to open your text or html editor and then find the place you want the banner to show on your site make sure that you do not place it in a place where it will mess up the site and then copy and paste the code. I cannot tell you exactly where to put it because your code is not in front of me.
How do I copy and paste? [Top]
To copy and paste text on a Windows (98SE, 98, XP Pro, XP Home, Vista, Windows 7) based PC you need to highlight the text by holding down your left mouse button and then running your mouse over the text, then right click the mouse and choose "Copy". Now open your document to paste the test into, find the place you want to place it and then right click again on the document and choose "Paste". This will place the text in the document.
Where do I place the banner code in my web site? [Top]
In the code view or html code of your page. You will need a html or text editor in order to perform this.
Where do I put the banner that I downloaded from your site? [Top]
You will either need to upload the banner to your web site via a FTP client or FTP, or you can also usually upload the image through your site builder if you have one installed and you use it for your web site. If you are running a script such as Joomla, Wordpress, etc then they have built in editors that can handle image uploads and you can place a link on the image in those editors.
How do I upload the banner via FTP?[Top]
You will need a FTP Client. You can either buy one or download a free one. There are 2 that I recommend. Filezilla (free) & FlashFXP (Paid for). You will also need your hosting FTP details, you can get this from your hosting company if you currently do not have them. You will need the IP Address, login name & password. All web host set the port to 21 for the FTP, so you should not have a problem with that most FTP clients come pre-set to the port 21. The IP Address can be a number or it can be your web site domain name.
Example of a IP Address Number: 198.34.265.13
Example of your domain IP: ftp.mydomain.com
Open your FTP client, click on the "New Site" button or link and place your hosting details in the proper places. Then click "Apply" or "Save". Now make sure that you have your site entered and showing and click on the "Connect" button. This will connect you to your host via FTP. You can now either drag and drop the files into the web host side or right click and choose "transfer". If you plan on using a FTP its a good idea to have some idea of how to use it to upload your banner, if you are unsure or do not know then I suggest you try an alternative method for uploading your banner such as using your built in site builder or editor.
How do I upload the banner via a site builder?[Top]
If you upload your banner through a site builder and you are unsure as to how you should do this, then you will most likely need to contact your hosting company for details or look on their web site for a FAQ or help area. Not all site builder are alike. Most you will find do have a File Manager. You can perform quite a few tasks within it.
How do I place the banner if I'm using Joomla?[Top]
If you are using Joomla or Mambo you should already be somewhat familiar with the editor that is built into the CMS system. If you are unsure then you need to login to your admin panel and find the article that you want to place the banner in or you can place the code in the template if you are familiar with that. Consult the Joomla site for more info.
How do I place the banner if I'm using Wordpress?[Top]
If you are using Wordpress to power your web page then you can insert photos into your post or page within the built in Wordpress editor. Consult the Wordpress site for more info.
Why does the banner not show up on my page?[Top]
There are several possible reasons that your banner may not be showing on your web site. Be sure to follow the steps on the advertising page. If you have followed the steps then please check the following things and see that they are done correctly or to the best of your knowledge. If you feel you have performed these items then please feel free to post for help on the forums.
- Did you place the html code in the code view or html code of the page?
- Check the code and make sure that all tags are closed & no code was messed up or left out in the copy & paste. Tags are typically the <some letters or a word here> and it would be followed by </some letters or a word here> - an example would be <a..... then the closing tag after the link should be </a>
- Have you uploaded the banner image and replaced the image text in the code as instructed?
- Did you replace the link in the code that was provided for you with your URL code?
- Did you replace the name of the banner if you renamed the banner?
Why does the banner link not work?[Top]
This could be because you have not changed the link URL in the code that was provided for you on the advertising page. The link in the code is a default link and should be changed to reflect your web site link where your banner has been uploaded. Or it could be that you have edited the code and it will not function unless its left intact.
What do I need to place this banner?[Top]
Its best that you have some html knowledge or at least can edit code for a banner & link. Its also best hat you understand where to put the code ion your web site. You will need a FTP client if you are uploading the banner to your site and not a image storage site. You will also need either a html editor or something like notebook or notepad. DO NOT USE MS OFFICE WORD! Word will screw up your code and cause your banner not to show properly.
Why does my banner link go to some other weird page?[Top]
Most likely the cause of your banner directing o the wrong page is because you have changed the code that had <a href="http://www.horndogs.info"> in it. If you edit this code to be what it was your link will direct properly.
How do I make your web site open in a new window when someone clicks on your banner on my site?[Top]
If you want the Horndogs site to open in a new window when someone clicks on it on your site all you need to do is edit the code for the banner. You will need to add a bit of code. Add target="_blank" to your link for horndogs. your link should look like: <a href="http://www.horndogs.info" target="_blank"><img src.....></a>.
Do I have to download the banner and place it on my web server?[Top]
Yes. You cannot hotlink this image. You must either place the banner on your server or use a image host for the banner.
Can I alter the banner(s)?[Top]
No, all banners presented to you on Horndogs.info are the sole property of Horndogs.info and are subject to copyright laws. Any violation of this violates the copyright laws.
How do I center the banner? [Top]
If you would like to center the banner you can add a bit of code to the banner code. At the very beginning of the code place this before the entire code: <div align="center"> then at the very end of the code place this code </div>. Save it and upload it and your banner should be centered.
How do I make the banner stay on the right side?[Top]
If you would like to make the banner be on the right side you can add a bit of code to the banner code. At the very beginning of the code place this before the entire code: <div align="right"> then at the very end of the code place this code </div>. Save it and upload it and your banner should be centered.
How do I make the banner stay on the left side?[Top]
If you would like to make the banner be on the left side you can add a bit of code to the banner code. At the very beginning of the code place this before the entire code: <div align="left"> then at the very end of the code place this code </div>. Save it and upload it and your banner should be centered.
I'm on a free host and I do not access to my code what can I do?[Top]
If yo are on a free host and cannot edit the files then check with your web host and see if there is an editor or a built in site builder that you can make these sort of edits on. Most web hosts will help you with this. |
